The tropical Pacific has been warmer than average for a few months now, but forecasters favor ENSO-neutral through the spring.
Some oceanic and atmospheric patterns can give us an early heads-up that El Niño might be on its way.
What goes into NOAA’s winter outlook when ENSO is in neutral? The Climate Prediction Center’s Mike Halpert discusses the details.
A blog post on the Blob. Blob, Blob, Blob. But here's why you shouldn't call it the Blob.
Is it possible for us to predict the strength of El Niño or La Nina in the same way we currently predict whether we are in El Niño or La Nina? Recent research from NOAA's ENSO forecasting team looks directly at this question.
The major El Niño of 2015-16 affected disease occurrence throughout the globe. Our blogger discusses new efforts to use ENSO forecasts to issue early warning alerts for global disease outbreaks.
Stand aside polar vortex! The PNA may be the most important atmospheric circulation pattern you've never heard of.
What is the latest and greatest in ENSO science? This blogger travels to Guayaquil, Ecuador to find out.
New research suggests the climate change could affect how ENSO impacts temperature and wildfires. Read on to learn what that means.
Forecasters are favoring the onset of El Niño conditions this fall. Our blogger gives you the details!